Family Disruption and Social Welfare Services: Evidence from Bauchi State, Nigeria.
Authors: Jamilu Yaya; Ibrahim Alkali; Magaji B. Suleman; Rabiu B. Bal; Lamaran A. Gamawa; Muhammad Waziri; Junaidu Abdulkadir; Abbas Ismail; Falmata Mukhtar; Murjanatu Malami; Aslam Idris; Adam Umar
Journal: Journal of Social Science and Human Research Studies (JSSHRS)
Published: 2026-02-09 · Volume 2, Issue 02, pp. 99-107
DOI: 10.65150/EP-jsshrs/V2E2/2026-02
Abstract
Family disruption remains a significant social challenge in Northern Nigeria, affecting children's developmental trajectories and social wellbeing. Despite governmental and non-governmental interventions, limited empirical evidence exists on the effectiveness of social welfare services in suppo